Thawing permafrost sometimes degenerates into ________.
A) caves
B) soil
C) wet thermokarst
D) places that take up carbon dioxide
E) forest cover

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Thawing permafrost can lead to wet thermokarst, which is the process where the ice-rich permafrost thaws and the ground subsides, creating ponds, lakes, and wetlands. This can have significant impacts on the surrounding ecosystems and climate, as well as releasing large amounts of greenhouse gases stored in the permafrost. While permafrost thaw can also lead to changes in soil and vegetation, the most severe and direct result is often the formation of wet thermokarst landscapes.

Thawing Permafrost Sometimes Degenerates into ________